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E-Readers Will Survive the Onslaught of Tablets	3/12/2010 6:50 PM
A slew of new tablets are set to hit the market but they won't kill e-readers. Tablets and E Ink-based reading devices are likely to co-exist, targeting different groups of consumers.
Research Reveals Early Signs of Autism in Some Kids	3/12/2010 4:45 PM
What if you could reliably diagnose autism at age 14 months? Findings in a new study could lead to better outcomes for autistic kids because of early intervention.
FBI Hoaxes Boost Online Fraud	3/12/2010 4:38 PM
An FBI report says the amount of reported damages stemming from online fraud has more than doubled to $560 million. And the No. 1 consumer online complaint concerned e-mail scammers posing as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
McLaren Cribs From Planes, Flutes to Build Faster F1 Cars	3/12/2010 4:30 PM
The MP4-25 offers an innovative solution to the age-old problem of maximizing downforce in the curves and minimizing drag on the straights.
Big Earthquakes Cause Premature Births	3/12/2010 4:10 PM
Large earthquakes can shorten pregnant women's gestation period by small but significant amounts, a new study finds.
Dual-Screen E-Reader Makes a Half-Assed Debut	3/12/2010 3:00 PM
Twice the screen but half the quality, the Entourage eDGe is a lofty e-reader that falls short in nearly every area.
A Cooperative Approach to Advance Electric Racing	3/12/2010 2:43 PM
A new form of motor sport needs a new form of governance, one where the teams have a say in making the rules, settling the disputes and share in the profits.
NetFlix Cancels Recommendation Contest After Privacy Lawsuit	3/12/2010 1:50 PM
To settle a privacy lawsuit, Netflix is canceling a second round of its innovative contest to improve its movie recommendations. The lawsuit claims the anonymized user data given to outside researchers put users at risk of being identified.
Watch Streaming Video on Your Mobile	3/12/2010 1:30 PM
Chances are, if you have a newer mobile phone, it's a television screen in your pocket. These tiny smartphones are truly smart, and the latest mobiles are connected to the internet and sport a sharp small screen.
Video: Cold, Little Comet Is No Match for Big, Hot Sun	3/12/2010 1:20 PM
A NASA satellite captured a small comet on its way to meet the sun. Things will not turn out well for the comet.